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Established since 1984 this family owned and operated restaurant continues to nourish theย Southern California families with the Lebanese cultural tradition of a healthy natural diet in a very intimate atmosphere.Located in the heart of theย San Fernando Valley ย onย Woodman Ave.ย in Sherman Oaks, California, our chefs are constantly cooking either for daily consumption or catering for a celebration.
On a daily basis attending to the preparation for home cooked meals, the freshest produce from farmers market (Hisba) and the freshest lamb, beef and chicken are purchased. Most of the other assortments are purchased except the pickled turnips are home made.The assortment and combinations of food are distinct and most of the time include garlic, olive oil, herbs, spices (ground cloves, ground kuzbara, coriander, black pepper, ground cinnamon, paprika, ground allspice, cumoon, and curkadom) and the freshest of ingredients.
Whether it’s, lunch or dinner a feast would not be an exaggeration when describing the spread of any Carnival Restaurant hearty meals. Hummus (mashed chick peas in sesame oil), Fool (beans), Lebena (yogurt), Stuffed Grape Leaves, Eggplant, Lentil Soup, Shawarma beef/chicken,รย รย Falafel sandwiches and Arabic/Taboule salads are the Lebanese rendition of fast food.
รย Kafta (ground beef) with potatoes, and our daily specials, Mulkia, Bamia, Sheik Almehshi, Stuffed Chicken, Lamb Shanks, Shish-kebab (beef and/or chicken), skewered Lamb Cubes grilled with onions and tomatoes are just a few of the delicious Lebanese dishes that are worth mentioning.
Desserts and sweets especially the Baklava, Kunafa, Namura, Mamul and Muhlabia traditionally are served with a good strong cup of Arabic coffee.
Lebanese cuisine contains a great quantity of vegetables, meat and fresh seafood. But Mazza (hors d’oeuvres) has always had a starring role in the Lebanese food presentation especially Taboule, Kibbee, Hummus, Baba-Gannouj, Stuffed Grape Leaves, and Falafel, complete the scrumptious rich cuisine of Lebanese food varieties menu.
The end results of these dishes take on a meaning of pride in a rich heritage and an artful cooking skill that traditionally every family must master only at home. You can certainly be assured that the chefs and servers at Carnival Restaurant continue this tradition of home cooking excellence to delight your appetite and make you feel at home.
Thank you…!
Please accept our appreciation and sincere thanks for letting us serve you. Sometimes in the rush of businessย we fail to say thanks loud enough. But you can be sure your patronage is never taken for granted. Our aimย is to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst.
To serve you is a real privilege.
Carnival Restaurant
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5 months agoCarnival has been a family favorite for decades. I have visited frequently and they are always busy which is a good sign. The food is great, sometimes the service can be slow but they are very friendly anyway. Highly recommended very filling, the dinner plates can usually be split between two people. Love their lentil soup!
Shani Levi
4 months agoVery nice and friendly staff. We came in on Friday night and waited about 20 mins. The hostess was a badass, taking care of walking ins while handling to go orders and handling the phone calls. She was running around everywhere but still was sweet and kind to anyone she encountered! After we were sat, we were brought the appetizer, some pita and pickled veggies. The combination plate was good, lamb was a bit overcooked. Kafta and chicken skewers were good and also the falafel. Service was great and even the manager came and sat with us and was super funny! Such a lovely middle eastern experience
Regina Love
a week agoKnafeh was terrible! Waiter took the knafeh with her bare hands and heated it in microwave. Knafeh is dry from inside and on the top has too much syrup!
Dr. Wes
a month agoI went there for lunch and ordered hummus, kebbeh, and a kafta plate. The hummus was below averageโIโve had better in LA. The kebbeh was good, but the kafta was just okay. The rice was tasteless and poorly. I donโt recommend this place for anyone.
Daniel Suarez
a month agoI recently visited Carnival Restaurant and was thoroughly impressed! I ordered the appetizer combination and the carnival combination, and both exceeded my expectations in terms of portion size and flavor. The dishes were fresh and delicious, capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine perfectly. The service was also outstanding. Our waitress was friendly and efficient, ensuring that we didn't have to wait long for our food. This restaurant has quickly become my go-to spot for Mediterranean food, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience.